What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Firmware Engineer position at ChaTeck Incorporated?
Position Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and self-driven Embedded Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in bare-metal C/C firmware development, strong exposure to microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems, and experience working on complex electromechanical systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about electronics, comfortable working in large Agile teams, and capable of driving technical ownership and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, debug, and test bare-metal firmware using C/C
- Work on low-level firmware for microcontroller- and FPGA-based platforms
- Perform reverse engineering and sustenance activities, including:
- Code porting across platforms
- Working with cross-compilers
- Implementing new features on legacy and existing systems
- Develop and maintain firmware for complex systems such as robotics or mechatronics-based machines
- Collaborate within large, cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Analyze system-level issues and provide effective technical solutions
- Take ownership of tasks and contribute to technical leadership within the team
Mandatory Technical Skills (Critical)
- Strong experience in bare-metal firmware development using C/C
- Hands-on experience with:
- 8051 family of MCUs
- Microchip dsPIC33 family of MCUs
- Fundamental knowledge of FPGAs, including:
- Verilog or VHDL coding
- Altera NIOS II processor experience (mandatory)
- Proven experience in reverse engineering and sustenance engineering
Additional Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture
- Ability to understand and work on complex machines (Robotics / Mechatronics)
- Familiarity with debugging tools, emulators, and hardware bring-up
- Experience working in large engineering teams